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U.S. imports of wine, beer, and related products (End-Use 00190) totaled $1.2B in April 2026, traded with 91 countries.
Importers of Wine, Beer, and Related Products paid $69.7M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $625.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Wine, Beer, and Related Products imports of $1.2B in April 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.0B.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAlcoholic beverage imports — including wine, beer, cider, and malt beverages — are regulated at the federal level by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), which requires label approval via a Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) before a product may be sold in US commerce. Importers must also hold a valid TTB importer's basic permit, and excise tax obligations attach at the time of entry. Wine classification turns on grape variety, production method, and alcohol content, while beer lines distinguish by fermentation type and alcohol level — distinctions that affect both duty rates and TTB formula requirements. State-level distribution laws add a further compliance layer that varies significantly by jurisdiction.
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A COLA is a TTB authorization confirming that a beverage alcohol label meets federal labeling standards before the product enters US commerce. Importers must obtain a COLA for each distinct product label prior to importation; selling or distributing a product without an approved COLA can result in seizure and civil penalties. Applications are submitted through TTB's online portal, and approval timelines vary by product type and application volume.
Federal TTB compliance is a floor, not a ceiling. Each state maintains its own licensing, distribution tier, and direct-shipment rules under the authority granted by the 21st Amendment. An importer with valid federal permits may still be prohibited from selling directly to retailers or consumers in certain states without working through a licensed in-state distributor. Importers should map state-by-state requirements for their target markets before finalizing distribution agreements.
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Monthly import values over time